Hisako Nakahira
Jun 27, 2026
Hisako Nakahira, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, California, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was 89 years old.
Born on September 7, 1936, in Tokyo, Japan, Hisako embarked on a new chapter of her life when she moved to California in 1961. She built a...
Katsuya Nakatani
Mar 13, 2026
Katsuya Nakatani, 97, a devoted family man passed away peacefully March 13, 2026. A Korean War Army veteran, a mechanic, and avid deep-sea fisherman, dedicated his later years to preserving the legacy of his great-uncle, Shinshichi Nakatani, who built the Japanese Tea Garden’s Drum Bridge for the 1894 SF World’s Fair.
Predeceased by wife, Fujiko; he is survived by children Natalie...
Miyoko Morimoto Mizuki
May 9, 2026
Miyoko Morimoto Mizuki, born on May 25, 1932, in Los Angeles, to Charles Isamu and Shizuye Morimoto, passed away on May 9, 2026.
Miyoko was born in the home where her parents lived on Vermont Ave. near Exposition Park. She lived there until she was five years old, when the family moved to Townsend Ave. in Boyle Heights. Miyoko attended Malabar...
Ryohei Kawano
Jul 29, 2026
We gratefully remember the life of Ryohei Kawano, who passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 85. Ryohei was born in Utsunomiya, Tochigi-ken, Japan on March 20, 1941, as the second son of Koji and Tome Kawano.
Ryohei was a supportive husband, beloved father, kind brother, and caring grandfather. He and his wife, Ryoko Kitajima, married in 1966...
William Tadamasa Yamane
Jul 23, 2026
William Tadamasa Yamane
July 30, 1935 – July 23, 2026
William Tadamasa Yamane, 90, born in Gardena, CA, and a longtime resident of the South Bay, passed away peacefully at the hospital on July 23, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shigeko; his sons, Glenn and Burt (Leslie) Yamane; his daughter, Karen (David) Kozai; his sister, Suzanne Yoshida; his brothers-in-law, George...
Kazuko Grace Kimotsuki
Jul 8, 2026
Kazuko Grace Kimotsuki
November 18, 1936 - July 8, 2026
Mom was an Issei from Kagoshima who had many friends because of her love of life! She died peacefully at the age of 89 at Nagomi Home in Covina, where she received loving care for the last five years.
She is survived by her daughter Kristine, her son Fred, and her granddaughters Lauren...
Rodney Akio Rikimaru
Jun 30, 2026
Rodney Akio Rikimaru 74, born in Los Angeles, Redondo Beach resident, passed away at home on June 30, 2026. He lived in Tokyo, Yokohama, Okinawa, and Oahu. He went to Kubasaki High School in Okinawa but graduated from Roosevelt High School in Honolulu. He came back to LA and graduated from UCLA. He was still working at LAX Airport Operations...
Kazuko Fujita
Jun 27, 2026
Katsuko Fujita, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 27,2026. Katsuko was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1941 and came to America in 1969 following her marriage to Robert (Bob) Fujita. Everything Katsuko did was completed to perfection; she was an artisan, needle crafter, tailor, and above all an outstanding cook, who generously shared her culinary...
Hisako Shofu Shohara
Jun 27, 2026
Hisako Shofu Shohara, Grand Master of the Ohara School of Ikebana, beloved teacher, and lifelong ambassador of Japanese culture, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the age of 97.
Born and raised in Kobe, Japan, Mrs. Shohara came to Los Angeles in 1957 with her husband, Sonny Fujito Shohara (deceased 2012), following the completion of his postwar assignment. Shortly...
Clara Yoshie Saito
Jun 27, 2026
Born in 1931, Clara Saito passed away on June 27, 2026. She grew up on the island of Oahu and witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Clara danced hula and had a beautiful singing voice, performing as a lead singer with an orchestra. She also owned and operated a health food store. She had a smile that lit up a room and...
Harry Nobuto Ota
Jun 25, 2026
Harry Nobuto Ota was born to Chiyokichi and Misaki Ota on April 15, 1933 in El Centro, California. He was the fifth of eight children. He lived on the farm with his parents, paternal grandmother, two brothers, and four sisters. At the tender age of four, he and his family boarded a ship to move back to their grandmother’s hometown...
Katsuya Uechi
Jun 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Chef Katsuya Uechi
Chef Katsuya Uechi passed away peacefully at his home on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 67 years old.
Born in Okinawa, Japan, Katsuya dedicated his life to his family, his craft, and the pursuit of excellence. In 1984, he came to the United States to pursue the American...
Hiroko Nakazono
Jun 20, 2026
Hiroko Nakazono, 92-year-old, Kanagawa, Japan born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026.
She is survived by her loving family; sons, Gordon Yoichi and Andrew Koji Nakazono; brother, Masaru (Michiko) Takagi and sister, Haruyo Okui both of Japan; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.
As a long resident of...
Michael Shelford Halley
Jun 10, 2026
Michael Shelford Halley, age 77, resident of Carson, California passed away at his home on June 10, 2026. He was predeceased in death by his parents E.B. and Fanny Halley of Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by his loving wife Lynne Hisa Kusada, sisters Diane (Richard) Kiper, Esther Halley, brothers Brice (Patty) and Stephen (Lisa) Halley, and many nieces and...
Elsie Eruko Hayashi
Jun 10, 2026
Elsie Eruko Hayashi of Pasadena, passed away peacefully at the age of 105 on June 10th. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Muneo, and is survived by her three children Sharon (Tak Shimazaki), Gayle (Ron Tanaka), and Bob (Yoshiko). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held...
Steve Mishima
Jun 7, 2026
Steve Mishima
September 19, 1956 – June 7, 2026
Steve Mishima was born on September 19, 1956, in Santa Monica, California. He passed away on June 7, 2026 surrounded by loved ones after an 18 month battle with cancer.
Steve graduated from UCLA with a degree in electrical engineering and had a long and successful career as an engineer and manager at TRW/Northrop...
Haruko Mary Sato
Jun 4, 2026
In loving memory
Haruko Mary Sato
February 22, 1926 – June 4, 2026
Resident of South Pasadena, passed away at her home on June 4, 2026, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her husband, Tadao Ted Sato, she is survived by the following:
Daughters: Jean (Koki) Ito, Carolyn Matsuda, Emily Sato.
Grandsons: Derek (Christina) Ito, Tyler Matsuda, Aidan (Bernadette) Williams.
Granddaughters: Kamryn Tsui, Maryanne Matsuda, Tamara Fragas.
Great-grandsons:...
Yotaro Roy Hamada
Jun 2, 2026
Yotaro Roy Hamada
November 23, 1932 – June 2, 2026
Yotaro Roy Hamada, 93, born in Akita Prefecture, Japan, and a longtime resident of La Palma, California, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 2, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife, Yoko; his son, Hiroshi; daughter, Yumi Knight and many nieces and nephews.
A Buddhist funeral service will be held on...
Judy Suzanne Izumo
May 31, 2026
Judy Suzanne Izumo, age 74, a lifelong resident of the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Judy remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. She was a proud graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, and later earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University...
Richard Hajime Ohtomo
May 29, 2026
A private family service for the late Richard Hajime Ohtomo, 96-year-old, New York born, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, who passed away on May 29, 2026, was held on Saturday, June 27th at Palos Verdes Baptist Church in Rolling Hills Estates.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kiyoko Ohtomo; daughters, Lisa (Robert) Hladek and Kathy Ohtomo; grandsons Hunter Hladek and...